Archive for the ‘Tutorials’ Category

Print Fabric Using Painter’s Tape

Thursday, September 2, 2010 11:48 No Comments

Jess from How About Orange created this very chic cushion using painter’s tape to block of sections of her fabric and then painting over the gaps with fabric paint and then sewing the finished design into a simple envelope cushion. I love the effect of the torn edges, my mind is already racing on what [...]

This was posted under category: Makeovers, Sewing, Tutorials

Turn A Tshirt Into A Skirt

Sunday, August 29, 2010 14:03 No Comments

I always enjoy finding new uses for tshirts, so I LOVE this easy tutorial from SewLikeMyMom, with instructions on turning an oversized tshirt into a comfy skirt, just perfect for the summer that is fast approaching. This may even be the last boot up the bum I finally need to try my hand at shirring. [...]

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Homemade Cheese Crackers Recipe

Saturday, August 28, 2010 15:11 1 Comment

Hmm.. kind of anyway, these are less cracker and more puff, but they’re still delicious and make a very welcome treat in our home as we slowly remove the unnecessary additives from our diets. This is the recipe I used, slightly adapted from Country Living. You will need 1 cup plain flour 4 tbsp cold [...]

This was posted under category: Edible Art, Kids Crafts, Tutorials

Perfect Circle Tutorial

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 13:03 No Comments

Jodie of Vintage Ric Rac posted this very useful tutorial on how she makes her circles so neat. All it takes is a little extra fabric, and it definitely saves all the hassle of needle turn. This is also the same method I use to turn the inside of any appliqued letters, I love the [...]

This was posted under category: Quilting, Sewing, Tutorials

Make Your Own Cute Labeled Baskets

Monday, August 23, 2010 9:16 No Comments

The label part that is… not the basket part, although ooo, basket weaving, that could be something else I could buy all the supplies for so they could sit in my craft room with the promise of “one day…”. I love labels, our label maker is named Leroy and lives permanently on my fridge, ready [...]

This was posted under category: Online Finds, Papercraft, Tutorials

Making Over Your Rental Kitchen

Friday, August 20, 2010 9:57 1 Comment

I am a renter. I think I’ll die a renter. A combination of ridiculous house prices and incurable indecision (a 30 year mortgage combined with my fickle nature would likely lead to a melt down of epic proportions) have kept us in the rental market… and that’s not even mentioning the whole city/country mouse my [...]

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Easy No Sew Pencil Case Tutorial

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 15:45 1 Comment

I love this pencil case idea for stashing a few pens into a folder when you’re on the go (or, in my case, to stop my husband from nicking my pens and never returning them ) All this takes is some contact, scrapbooking paper and a little patience. See the full tutorial here.

This was posted under category: Kids Crafts, Online Finds, Papercraft, Tutorials

Nappy Wreath Tutorial

Monday, August 16, 2010 9:16 2 Comments

A friend and I were talking about nappy cakes, and how, as nice as they are, they’re pretty pricey once you’ve costed all those nappies for the tiers, some lotions, maybe some socks or face-washers and a toy to put on top it can add up. I love this simplified idea from Erin of Crafts [...]

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Egg Cosy Tutorial

Sunday, August 15, 2010 9:06 No Comments

Are your eggs a little bashful when they’re baring all on your breakfast table early in the morning? Never fear, LucyKate of LucyKateCrafts.co.uk has the answer to all your troubles, stitch up this super cute owl egg cosy and never suffer from embarrassed chilly eggs again. Not so keen on eggs? stuff and sew the [...]

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Tile Decoupage Tutorial

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 9:05 No Comments

Monica of Crafty Nest has been doing an ongoing series based around her experiences as a counselor at a girls craft camp. This week she featured these decoupaged tiles, perfect for a name plaque or a sign to display in your home – once I get the time I’ll be making a “Wash Your Hands!” [...]

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